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What is Prezi?

Prezi is a presentation tool that can pan, zoom and import media. It offers flexibility to present online as well as offline. Prezi has tools that allow you to work together and add storylines. It contains ready made templates you can use and/or customize.

Strengths


  • allows you to create amazing online presentations
  • flash based application
  • entire slideshow is built on one page
  • altering your presentation on the fly can be done quickly
  • zooming in an out of material adds an element of animation
  • free version has 100 megabytes of storage
  • ability to embed pictures, movies, audio files, PDF’s and even powerpoint slides
  • creates a fluid, effective, and more attractive way to present
  • zooming abilities allow the main topic of the presentation to be seen
  • once created there is only one URL for a Prezi presentation even after edits
  • student groups could easily work together
  • ability to organize and reorganize information tutorials are available within the site

Weaknesses

  • unless you buy an upgrade, you can only edit while online
  • With the free version, everything is public
  • students may become overwhelmed with the zoom-in and zoom-out aspect of generating a presentation
  • can be time consuming without prior planning of content
  • It does not play all types of videos
  • resizing items can be challenging

Prezi Tools!

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Bubble Menu


How can I use Prezi in the classroom?
  • creation of more interactive slide-shows
  • can be used to promote authentic assessment
  • to create time lines with embedded images and interactivity
  • used as a tool in projects to create a visual demonstrating their ability to recall, organize and present information learned
  • as an icebreaker activity